Important Vocabulary in Audio Engineering

Component that converts one form of energy to another.

(Direct Injection) acts as an impedance converter

reduces susceptibility to noise in longer cables.

Audio Engineering Society

European Broadcast Union

(sony/philips digital interface format) signal for RCA cable.

(Alesis Digital Audio tape)

Vulnerable part of tape

Large monitors above console for when mix down is done.

- Used to carry and electric current. Made from low resistance metals (i.e. Copper). Cables.

permit, interrupt, or direct current to various points.

An electromagnetic switch.  Coil produces magnetic field and closes switch contact.

Electronic component which limits current. (carbon powder in a medium)

(Potentiometers) Used to change resistance.

Store electrons. (used in power supply to smooth out current).

-Transform voltage and current to higher or lower levels. -Electronic component which is two or more windings (coils) wrapped around a common core.